An ABG result shows pH of 7.35, PaCO₂ of 30 mm Hg, and HCO₃^- of 18 mEq/L. Which of the following is the patient's most likely primary disorder?

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In cases in which compensation has occurred, if the pH is on the acidic side of 7.40 (7.35 to 7.39), the component that would cause an acidosis (either increased PaCO₂ or decreased plasma HCO₃^-) is generally the primary cause of the original acid-base imbalance.

An ABG Result Shows PH of 7